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Zee Media promotes its biggest ever opinion poll with extensive campaign
Mumbai: Zee Media Corp recently executed a campaign to promote its opinion poll which claims to have been conducted with the largest sample size in the electoral history of India. The poll, carried out as part of election coverage, was aimed at creating more viewership for the channel and engaging existing viewers with comprehensive reporting on the big five state elections scheduled for early this year.
The first phase of Zee Media’s campaign intrigued viewers with the question – ‘Why do opinion polls fail?’ to promote participation there were iPhones on offer as gratification. This revealed that the audience didn’t trust the opinion poll because the sample size was often too small and didn’t represent the voice of various stakeholders.
Considering the feedback in the second phase, Zee media launched ‘Desh ke itihaas ka sabse bada chunavi opinion poll’ – an opinion poll with the largest ever sample size in the history of elections in India, providing a comprehensive opinion as well as representation for all sections of the populace. The massive on-ground opinion poll was conducted with the help of political research and campaign management company DesignBoxed.
The campaign was executed with over 300 hoardings, print ads in four publications, radio campaigns spread across four stations, airport branding, cable TV spots, extensive digital and trade website communication among others. Humorous OOH creatives were used to break through the clutter of hoardings on DND flyway and Noida Expressway just outside the film city.
“News viewers had stopped believing in the numerous opinion polls conducted around elections simply because they weren’t representational enough. Our extensive activity and research helped us with this insight, and at Zee Media we used our resources to create the biggest opinion poll of the election season, with the largest sample size ever,” stated Zee Media marketing head Anindya Khare. “We have created a comprehensive, genuine and transparent opinion poll in the history of elections and regained the trust of the viewers.”
Through this campaign, Zee media’s Zee PHH saw 38 per cent growth in December 2021 as compared to November 2021. Growth was more than 130 per cent as compared to the previous six-month average in December 2021. Zee News YouTube channel also saw a 68 per cent increase in viewership, said the media company in a statement.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
